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Wilhelm Kempf

1906 – 1982

German priest, bishop of Limburg

Catholic priest Theologian Catholic bishop
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About Wilhelm Kempf

Lived 1906 – 1982 (aged 76). Wilhelm Kempf was a German catholic priest, theologian and catholic bishop.

Wilhelm Kempf (10 August 1906 – 9 October 1982) was a German Catholic theologian who served between 1949 and 1981 as Bishop of Limburg. After the Second World War, he introduced the reforms of the Second Vatican Council to his Diocese. to which a star and Schulterband were added in 1981. He was made an honorary citizen of Wiesbaden in 1976.

Literature Walther Kampe: Ein Leben für die Kirche: Festrede zum 75. Geburtstag von Dr. Wilhelm Kempf. Knecht, Frankfurt am Main 1981,

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Important facts

Born
10 August 1906, Wiesbaden
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 October 1982, Wiesbaden
Occupation
Catholic priest, theologian, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Germany
Education
Sankt Georgen Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Limburg, Bishop
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelm Kempf?

German priest, bishop of Limburg (1906–1982)

When was Wilhelm Kempf born?

Wilhelm Kempf was born on 10 August 1906 in Wiesbaden.

When did Wilhelm Kempf die?

Wilhelm Kempf died on 9 October 1982 in Wiesbaden.

What was Wilhelm Kempf's occupation?

Wilhelm Kempf was a catholic priest, theologian and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Wilhelm Kempf?

Wilhelm Kempf was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelm Kempf

· Wikidata: Q2573592

· DBpedia: Wilhelm Kempf (bishop)

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